Lee County Gun Range
Operated by Lee County Sheriff’s Office
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(previously called East Ave.)
6570 Felix Romano Ave.
Fort Myers, Florida 33905
(239) 690-3999
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Tuesday |
9 a.m. to |
4 p.m. |
| Thursday |
2 p.m. to |
8 p.m. |
| Saturday |
8 a.m. to |
4 p.m. |
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Hours may be altered for training; please call ahead
Range Closure -
The range will be closed from Nov. 26, 2008 to Jan. 2, 2009 for maintenance and repair. We are sorry for the incovenience.
HR218 Update -
We will begin qualifying retired certified law enforcement officers as per HR-218 on the last Friday of each month from 0800-1200. You MUST register, by calling 239-690-3928 M-F 8a-4p.You MUST have a holster for your weapon. No fanny packs or shoulder holsters permitted. The cost will be $35, plus the cost of ammo. Ammo
must be purchased at the Gun Range. You must present proof of retirement from your agency and a picture ID.
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Public Access
Citizens who desire to use the Lee County Gun Range must first:
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Complete a written application;
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Submit the completed application in person
with payment, including tax;
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Attend the Gun Range Orientation class, held at the Lee County Gun Range
on various dates and times;
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Have your photo taken for a membership card.
Ammunition:
Only non-toxic, lead-free ammunition can be used and must be purchased at the
range. The lobby sells all available types of non-toxic ammunition.
Weapons:
Must be unloaded and displayed to range attendant upon arrival.
25-meter Gun Range
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Dual-use facility designed for law enforcement and the public.
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14 4-foot wide shooting lanes.
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Ballistically safe shooting booths.
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Suitable for pistols only.
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Shooter-controlled target retrieval system.
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Air Quality
Laminar air flow:
One-way air flow pushes airborne particulates away from shooters at a rate of 75
feet a minute.
Air filters:
A High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtration system removes potentially
harmful chemicals and particulates. In addition, a sophisticated control system
monitors carbon monoxide levels to ensure high air quality.
Separate air conditioning systems:
The gun cleaning room has its own separate air system, which uses only outside
air. It also has exhaust hoods for use with toxic cleaning solvents. A
pressure-controlled environment ensures no air from the room reaches other
parts of the facility.
Non-toxic bullets:
The Lee County Gun Range uses and sells only non-toxic, lead-free bullets. This
ammunition produces little to no smoke.
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Tactical Training
Law enforcement tactical training will be greatly enhanced with the 50-meter gun
range. A range master will operate a computer-controlled target system, which
includes running targets capable of crossing paths or moving at different
speeds; turning targets suspended from the ceiling that pivot on edge and
require split-second decision making; and portable targets to provide random
scenarios. All targets are driven by compressed air and control wires that can
be used to stage situational operations.
50-meter Gun Range
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Reserved for law enforcement tactical training.
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22 turning-target positions.
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Suitable for pistol, shotgun and rifle usage.
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Computer-controlled tactical target system.
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Gun cleaning and gunsmithing facilities.
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Unique Features
Unique design:
The Lee County Gun Range was designed from the start for exclusive use of
non-toxic ammunition.
Multipurpose use:
In addition to shooting lanes, the facility has gun cleaning stations and
classrooms. It also houses the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Training Division.
Safety features:
7-inch-thick concrete walls are reinforced with ballistic steel between 1/4- and
3/8-inch thick. Range entrances are offset to ensure stray bullets are
contained.
Cost savings:
Lee County realized significant cost savings by building a non-toxic gun range.
The use of non-toxic ammunition lowered construction costs by $400,000 and
annual recurring costs by more than $200,000.
Collaboration:
The facility is a collaborative effort among Lee County government, the
Sheriff's Office and Lee County Mosquito Control District, which generously
provided property to build the facility. Mosquito Control will utilize the
facility as a hurricane shelter for its helicopters and other equipment.
Hurricane resistant:
The gun range can withstand a Category 4 storm and will be used as an emergency
command center.
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Updated 11/06/07